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Seeing God through nature. This little girl has her face pressed against a giant sunflower

Who is God? Teaching Kids About God Through Nature

Understanding an unseen God is easier for children to grasp when we look at nature.

Best gifts for 4-8 year olds. Like this little girl and her brother

How to Develop Self-Confidence in Children

These six steps can help you to build self-confidence and a positive self-image in your children.

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Your Teens Need You, Not More Screen Time

Would you like more meaningful connection with your teens? Keep reading to learn more about how it’s important to spend face-to-face time with your teens, outside of screen time.

The power of a mother's love shows as this mother snuggles nose to nose with her newborn

The Power of a Mother’s Love

A mother’s love needs to be given unconditionally to establish trust and a firm foundation of emotional intimacy in a child’s life.

20 cute ways to tell your husband you're pregnant

20 Cute Ways to Tell Your Husband You’re Pregnant

You know who the first person you want to tell is, so here are 20 cute ways to tell your husband you’re pregnant.

Two young twin girls having a pillow fight

Clear Expectations for Kids

Children need clear direction and consistent follow-through.

The Mom Sparkle

Carrying the invisible load can get too heavy when we lose sight of our connection with who brings the sparkle to begin with.

Mother sitting on the floor playing with her baby, encouraging learning and bonding through simple play.

Perfectly Imperfect: Being the Mom God Created You to Be

The world may tell us that we need to live up to certain expectations of perfection. God’s expectations look entirely different. It’s important that, as mothers, we focus on His ideals of perfection in our lives, and not the world’s. Focusing on Him can bring us peace and direction as we mother our children.

A close-up of an adult hand gently holding a child's hand while walking outdoors, symbolizing the power of gentleness.

The Strength of Gentleness

Do your kids know how strong gentleness is? Teach them with these age-appropriate faith activities.

Happy family of five portrait. Two little boys and one little girl with their mom and dad

What is The Purpose of Family?

Families are one of God’s most beautiful creations, designed to reflect His love, character, and purpose. Through marriage, parenthood, and the daily rhythms of home life, God teaches us who He is and how we are meant to love one another.

Two individuals sit close together on a couch, with one person leaning forward and the other placing an arm around them in a supportive posture, illustrating the theme of coping with the loss of a child to suicide.

Surviving a Child’s Suicide

How does a parent recover and move on from the tragedy of their child committing suicide?

An adult seated at a desk points a finger upward while looking at a laptop, as a child stands nearby seeking attention, illustrating a scenario often associated with neglectful parenting.

Neglectful Parenting: You’re Not Stuck

Do you feel like your life is mostly chaos? You have an opportunity to overcome neglectful parenting habits to build a strong foundation for your kids and family.

A mom sitting at a table with head resting in hands while two children play energetically on a couch behind them, illustrating a scene associated with permissive parenting.

Permissive Parenting: You Lead With Warmth — Now It’s Time to Add Guidance

Does the permissive parenting style work? Learn more about the practical side of this parenting style and its potential risks and pitfalls.

An adult seated across from a child at a table, with the child sitting upright and hands clasped, illustrating a scene associated with authoritarian parenting.

Authoritarian Parents: Adding Connection to Your Natural Strength

Why do you parent? Do you give thought to your decision-making process for the parenting choices you make? Learn more about how the authoritarian parenting style falls short when it comes to effective parenting.

A person sitting on a red couch with two children resting closely on either side, illustrating a warm and structured family moment associated with authoritative parenting.

Authoritative Parents: Strength With Warmth

Does the authoritative parenting style work? Learn more about how this parenting style equips you to discipline and lead your kids well.

Man and his son sitting in the grass in a park. The father has his arm around his son.

How and When Should I Begin Sex Education with my Child?

Sex education can be intimidating. Yet, God created sex. Find more ways to teach healthy sexuality to your children.

A mom looks into the eyes of her young son

Blessing Your Children

When you bless your children, you are reinforcing your children’s worth.

Easing Tension Between Homes

Forgiveness didn’t come easily after our divorce.

Young woman with long gray hair holds a burning sage bundle outdoors, referencing modern Wiccan practices.

Wicca: What You Should Know

Many teens are drawn to Wicca’s promise of power and belonging. But only God’s Word brings truth that anchors the heart and transforms the soul.

2 young children learning together by reading a book

5 Ways to Get Children Actively Involved in Learning

I can’t remember a day that there wasn’t some kind of “learning lesson” going on in our home. But most of those lessons didn’t involve sitting down and doing homework. Instead, my mom employed active ways to help us learn how to learn.